Arduino input into a C++ program

[kaseron]

Okay, so my school assignment is to write two programs: one on an Arduino to pass data from sensors through the serial port to a computer, and one to write that information to a database. My problem is a lack of knowledge of how to feed that information to my program.

Am I able to have the Arduino write a file with a given filename that I can call with the C++ program? Or am I going to have to directly pull the data from the bus?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[Little Bobby Tables]

this belongs in the unix/linux section. it would probably be best to move it so the proper people have a better chance to see it

[kaseron]

Well, as I am using a Windows machine to run my program, and would thus have access to Win32/Win64 headers and stuff (like windows.h), it makes sense for me to put it here.

[Little Bobby Tables]

but arent you trying to write the program on ardiuno? if so you wont have access to the headers

[tath]

Here is one of many serial port tutorials for windows: http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/2682/Serial-Communication-in-Windows

Arduino will send RAW data - ie. byte stream. In what format you send it and then interpret is up to you.

[kaseron]

This tutorial will work with USB? And if so, does it say what the name of different USB ports are to the machine?

Again, thanks for your help.

[modoran]

The USB driver which is required to be installed with your Arduino will create a virtual serial port, so the code will still work.